France from Chateau Cheval Blanc

As of 2012, Chateau Cheval Blanc is one of only four producers to receive the highest rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) status in the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine. Now part-owned by LVMH, the luxury brand powerhouse whose recent $20 million investment in a new state of the art cellar, signals an intent to raise the bench mark of quality even further.

In February 2013, N&P's Will Gardener attended a Masterclass event for these exceptional wines.Chateau Cheval Blanc's Technical Director of Pierre-Olivier Clouet, explained how they had been producing wines since 1832, but were still striving for the perfect 'Assemblage'... read Will's fascinating account and tasting notes on our blog by clicking here.